Injured Beckham might miss Saturday's Galaxy game in Columbus (updated)
David Beckham
A spokesman for the English midfielder said Beckham had taken "a knock on his Achilles" tendon and was receiving treatment for the injury, which he described as minor.
The player will be evaluated on Friday, the spokesman said, after which a decision will be made on whether Beckham will fly to join the team in Columbus.
The midfielder turned in the best performance of his Major League Soccer career last Saturday, scoring one goal and creating the other in a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC in Carson.
The Galaxy has declined comment. Coach Bruce Arena will address the matter in Columbus on Friday, a team spokesman said.
Beckham made only a token appearance when the Galaxy took part in a bowling event on Tuesday evening and has not trained fully with the team this week.
He is not listed on the MLS injury list, but that list will be updated Friday ahead of the weekend's games.
-- Grahame L. Jones
Photo: David Beckham. Credit: Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press
no.................please show up on saturday.......beckham.
Posted by: Eric | September 24, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Uh, Grahame, Beckham scored two goals in a 2-2 with Real Salt Lake last year, so -- statistically speaking -- that was the best game Beckham has played for the Galaxy.
Posted by: Joseph D'Hippolito | September 24, 2009 at 10:14 PM
The Columbus Crew sells out 1 game per year Mr. Beckham. Please hop on a plane and give us a couple hours of entertainment. Crepe paper is fairly harmless.
Posted by: Crew fan | September 25, 2009 at 05:10 AM
"Statistically?" In soccer?? You gotta be kiddin' me.
Posted by: George | September 25, 2009 at 02:24 PM